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Phoenixd45 · 08-08-2006, 11:22 PM

My biggest prob now with my Gerber paraframe is that when its open the blade wiggles pretty badly. Ive tried to tightening it but it just makes it too tight to open. For a 20 dollar knife, i have def. gotten my moneys worth though. I really love the design of that knife. The blade lock is part of the frame which is pretty cool. Does anyone here think that i could just replace the plastic washers in it with new ones. Maybe that would stop the wiggle. Any thoughts....

Exmasonite · 08-08-2006, 11:35 PM

i have the CRKT M16-13z (the 3.5" combo blade w/ zytel handle).

all i can say is that this knife is awesome. actually just found out michigan knife law says anything over 3" is illegal so it's been retired from the pocket for it's little bro w/ the tanto blade M16-12z.

http://www.crkt.com/m16zytel.html

opening stud is incredible.

I also have a small spyderco jester on my key ring... that thing's been a trooper for 4-5 yrs. can't go wrong with either.

CyberOtaku · 08-09-2006, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenixd45

My biggest prob now with my Gerber paraframe is that when its open the blade wiggles pretty badly. Ive tried to tightening it but it just makes it too tight to open. For a 20 dollar knife, i have def. gotten my moneys worth though. I really love the design of that knife. The blade lock is part of the frame which is pretty cool. Does anyone here think that i could just replace the plastic washers in it with new ones. Maybe that would stop the wiggle. Any thoughts....

I can't say definately, but I had a similar problem with one of my cheaper ($20) knives. I took it apart to repair or adjust something, but it has never opened nearly as wellafter I reassembled it.

retired · 08-10-2006, 01:46 AM

Well, if price wasn't an object (which I realize it is) I would suggest looking at Mad Dog Knives, by Mark McClung, a custom knife maker.

Unfortunately, there is a 2yr waiting list for his new ones. He makes them for civilians, but specializes in military and le. If you go tohttp://www.tacticalforums.com and click on the Mad Dog forum he should have some pics. He also makes swords and hatchets. Military and le don't have the wait time. Expensive tho.

I have a Spyderco ATS-55 fully serrated, that is wickedly sharp. It is almost 10yrs. old and has never been sharpened; it seems to be as sharp as it was new. I used it at work to cut down sheets and bedding the inmates had torn and used as clothing lines (against the rules). Goes thru cardboard like it's butter.

Cerberus · 08-10-2006, 08:08 AM

Can't go wrong with the Ontario RAT folder.

bd · 08-10-2006, 08:18 AM

I just bought one of these CRKT Point Guards to replace a Spyderco I've been carrying for a couple of years. I could never get used to the Spyderco "Spyderhole" method of opening the knife. I prefer a knife with a thumb stud or something similar.

This Point Guard is very well made.

http://www.crkt.com/ptguard.html

Check your local knife laws before buying any of the Kersahw knives with the assisted opening feature - they can be considered in the same class as switchblades in some states.

bd

sjp2452 · 08-12-2006, 12:05 PM

I'm surprised that I'm the first one to plug the Benchmade mini-griptillian (or full size griptillian if you want a bigger one). If I lost it, I'd weep. Then I'd go out and buy another one exactly like it. I've handled so many different folders and this is the one that consistently makes me say "WOW." The locking mechanism is the best I've ever seen--easy & safe one handed folding (unlike spyderco--never understood the lock release on the back of the handle). Your fingers never need cross the path of the blade. My blade is half serrated, Mel Pardue design. It'll easily meet your budget ($60-$70). One other thing, buy a benchmade knife and for the life of the knife you can send it in to benchmade at any time along with $5 and they'll sharpen, clean and refurb it and send it back to you. I just got a back up knife so I'll probably be sending mine in soon.

See it here: http://www.benchmade.com/products/pr...aspx?model=555

Mine is the 555S. Don't believe that retail price--they can be had for less. I cannot recommend this one highly enough!

chupacabrachus · 08-12-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sjp2452

I'm surprised that I'm the first one to plug the Benchmade mini-griptillian ....

See it here: http://www.benchmade.com/products/pr...aspx?model=555

Mine is the 555S. Don't believe that retail price--they can be had for less. I cannot recommend this one highly enough!

Here here. I agree, this is also a fantastic knife. I've always always loved benchmades. I don't own any, but have fondled plenty of them at stores and ones that friend's own. I've yet to hear a bad remark reguarding benchmades. They're slightly pricier, but worth it in my eyes.

czgunner · 08-12-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenixd45

Ive been carrying a Gerber Paraframe for about 3 years now and ive pretty much worn it out. So im looking for something new, better quality. I guess ill throw out some things im looking for... under 100 bucks, folder, half serrated, very strong locking mech, and a quality steel that will hold a sharp edge. My biggest prob with the gerber was that i could never get it to hold its edge. Any suggestions would be much appreciated,
Thanks
Phoenixd45

BENCHMADE - The WELL MADE Oregon knife!

08-10-2006, 08:08 AM	#25
Cerberus XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 95	Can't go wrong with the Ontario RAT folder. __________________ Friends don't let actors run governments.

08-12-2006, 12:05 PM	#27
sjp2452 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land 'o Lakes, MN Posts: 1,014	I'm surprised that I'm the first one to plug the Benchmade mini-griptillian (or full size griptillian if you want a bigger one). If I lost it, I'd weep. Then I'd go out and buy another one exactly like it. I've handled so many different folders and this is the one that consistently makes me say "WOW." The locking mechanism is the best I've ever seen--easy & safe one handed folding (unlike spyderco--never understood the lock release on the back of the handle). Your fingers never need cross the path of the blade. My blade is half serrated, Mel Pardue design. It'll easily meet your budget ($60-$70). One other thing, buy a benchmade knife and for the life of the knife you can send it in to benchmade at any time along with $5 and they'll sharpen, clean and refurb it and send it back to you. I just got a back up knife so I'll probably be sending mine in soon. See it here: http://www.benchmade.com/products/pr...aspx?model=555 Mine is the 555S. Don't believe that retail price--they can be had for less. I cannot recommend this one highly enough! __________________ ********************************* "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

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08-08-2006, 11:22 PM	#21
Phoenixd45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Memphis,Tn Posts: 243	My biggest prob now with my Gerber paraframe is that when its open the blade wiggles pretty badly. Ive tried to tightening it but it just makes it too tight to open. For a 20 dollar knife, i have def. gotten my moneys worth though. I really love the design of that knife. The blade lock is part of the frame which is pretty cool. Does anyone here think that i could just replace the plastic washers in it with new ones. Maybe that would stop the wiggle. Any thoughts....

08-08-2006, 11:35 PM	#22
Exmasonite XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 812	i have the CRKT M16-13z (the 3.5" combo blade w/ zytel handle). all i can say is that this knife is awesome. actually just found out michigan knife law says anything over 3" is illegal so it's been retired from the pocket for it's little bro w/ the tanto blade M16-12z. http://www.crkt.com/m16zytel.html opening stud is incredible. I also have a small spyderco jester on my key ring... that thing's been a trooper for 4-5 yrs. can't go wrong with either.

08-10-2006, 01:46 AM	#24
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,582	Well, if price wasn't an object (which I realize it is) I would suggest looking at Mad Dog Knives, by Mark McClung, a custom knife maker. Unfortunately, there is a 2yr waiting list for his new ones. He makes them for civilians, but specializes in military and le. If you go tohttp://www.tacticalforums.com and click on the Mad Dog forum he should have some pics. He also makes swords and hatchets. Military and le don't have the wait time. Expensive tho. I have a Spyderco ATS-55 fully serrated, that is wickedly sharp. It is almost 10yrs. old and has never been sharpened; it seems to be as sharp as it was new. I used it at work to cut down sheets and bedding the inmates had torn and used as clothing lines (against the rules). Goes thru cardboard like it's butter.

08-10-2006, 08:18 AM	#26
bd XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,864	I just bought one of these CRKT Point Guards to replace a Spyderco I've been carrying for a couple of years. I could never get used to the Spyderco "Spyderhole" method of opening the knife. I prefer a knife with a thumb stud or something similar. This Point Guard is very well made. http://www.crkt.com/ptguard.html Check your local knife laws before buying any of the Kersahw knives with the assisted opening feature - they can be considered in the same class as switchblades in some states. bd